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Local Guatemalan families hosted students as part of the two-week homestay in Menlo Abroad Guatemala in 2018, where students stayed overnight and ate meals with a family. “The big, big moments tend to be the moments when the host community and our students bond together and find common connections,” Peter Brown said. “Thats the reason we go.” Photo Courtesy of Peter Brown

Menlo Abroad Returns After Two-Year Hiatus

Amelie Giomi, Staff Writer
April 5, 2023

This summer, 16 select Menlo students will have the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica as part of the Menlo Abroad program, a three-week immersive travel...

Quigley began taking online ASL classes at Fusion Academy. Staff illustration: Michele Hratko

Ginger Quigley Shares Experience Learning American Sign Language

Kaylie Wu, Arts & Lifestyle Editor
April 4, 2023

At Menlo, Upper School students are required to study a foreign language for a minimum of three years, or until reaching completion of an intermediate...

Freshmen Arki Temsamani and Connor Uchida read through Act II of Shakespeare’s “Othello” in Margaret Ramsey’s English I class. Staff Photo: Caroline Clack

Understanding the Past: Teachers Advise Students On Shakespeare’s Work

Caroline Clack
April 3, 2023

Few things are as daunting to high school English students as reading William Shakespeare. Between Shakespeare’s use of complex sentences, archaic vernacular...

Ellie Hardegree wears a maxi skirt from H&M and a cardigan from Target. Salma Siddiqui wears a maxi skirt from Banana Republic and a sweater from Zara. Maya Debnath wears a maxi skirt from Banana Republic and a thrifted shirt. Elizabeth Powell wears a turtleneck from Target and maxi skirt from Free People. Photo by Chloe Lee

Looking Ahead: Fashion Trend and Style Predictions for 2023

Penelope Stinson, Opinions Editor
March 30, 2023

As we step into 2023, the fashion industry is bracing for a new year of sustainable and innovative styles. While 2022 saw trends of comfort, practicality...

Siblings separated by college find ways to stay in touch and even strengthen their relationships. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye

Siblings Manage Distance When Separated By College

Andrew Levitt, Staff Writer
March 23, 2023

As the end of the school year approaches, many Menlo seniors prepare to spend their next four years in college, away from their families. Graduating seniors...

History Department Chair Carmen Borbón regrets the “workaholic” attitude and demeanor she’s had in the past. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye

Too Much, Too Little Or Just Right: Teachers Manage Work Boundaries

Lucas Kawamoto, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023

Dedicated teachers working with passionate students can often result in a healthy learning environment. At the same time, this dynamic may force teachers...

Neumann returns a hit in a professional pickleball tournament for the PPA. Photo courtesy of Alex Neumann

Kind of a Big Dill: Alumnus Alex Neumann Competes in Professional Pickleball

Erica Fenyo, Head Copy Editor
March 8, 2023

After years on the tennis court, alumnus Alex Neumann (‘16) joined the professional pickleball world. Neumann was a successful tennis star at Menlo before...

Stephen Miller Gallery, a high-end rug store, has been in Menlo Park since 1991. The store is mainly frequented by interior designers shopping on behalf of their clients. “What I love about Stephen Miller is that each rug is like a work of art,” Dimitra Anderson, a client of Stephen Miller Gallery, said. Staff photo: Gaby Foster

How Does Downtown Menlo Park Support So Many Rug Stores?

Gaby Foster, Staff Writer
March 2, 2023

In recent years, downtown Menlo Park has become home to a plethora of rug stores. A total of six rug stores line both sides of Santa Cruz Avenue – their...

Musicians from Music@Menlo perform for the AP European History class. Staff photo: Andrea Li

Music@Menlo Performs Unique Pieces for Visual Arts, AP Euro Students

Andrea Li, Copy Editor
February 26, 2023

Consisting of string players and pianists ranging from ages nine to 29, Music@Menlo is a chamber music organization based on Menlo's campus dating back...

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